There Are Giants In the Land

651 - Today's Prime Time Devo comes from 2Sa 21:15-17, “When the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines; and David grew faint. 16 Then Ishbi-Benob, who was one of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose bronze spear was three hundred shekels, who was bearing a new sword, thought he could kill David. 17 But Abishai the son of Zeruiah came to his aid, and struck the Philistine and killed him. Then the men of David swore to him, saying, "You shall go out no more with us to battle, lest you quench the lamp of Israel." (2 Sam 21:15-17) The Philistines decide to stir up a little trouble with David. Emboldened by the son of Goliath, Ishbi-Benob, who has grown up to be like his daddy, they engage the Israelites in battle. Ishbi-Benob, though not as cocky as his daddy, feels very confident in his ability to take David down. David's age is catching up with him, and he is wearied easily from all the fighting and Ishbi-Benob seizes the opportunity to engage David in battle. It doesn't look good for David. Nonetheless, he holds his ground, prepared to fight, and then Abishai comes alongside and fights for David, finishing off the giant. Friends, there are giants in the land, spiritual demonic forces that come at us, confident in their ability to snuff out the lamp of our faith. Don't think for a moment that you have fought your last spiritual battle. The key to victory is to stand your ground! This is the meaning of 1Co 10:13 No temptation (trial) has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted (trialed) beyond what you are able, but with the temptation (trial) will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.” You bear it when you stand your ground. Robert Frost once wrote: “The best way out is always through.” That's a great paraphrase of 1 Cor 10:13! And remember, these spiritual battles can't be won in our own strength. We need to lean on our brother Jesus, and on our brothers in sisters in Christ, as they bring our struggles to the throne through prayer!